Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient
Justin Ramsdell, professor of psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Justin Ramsdell joined the faculty at George Mason in 2015. Ramsdell receives consistently excellent evaluations of his teaching from students and peers. He is innovative in his pedagogy, employing interview-based case studies and a practitioner lens that help make complex material accessible. He is primarily responsible for the development and growth of the Forensic Psychology Concentration and Minor. He is also responsible for student advising, alumni relations, and career counseling, helping students line up internships and career placements. He serves as associate chair for undergraduate studies in the Psychology Department. Ramsdell has received numerous recognitions for his teaching, including the university’s Teaching Excellence Award (2019) and the international Anthology Catalyst Award for Student Success (2024). A student-centered teacher and mentor, Ramsdell’s work advances the university’s teaching mission.